Which of the following is correct? All bacteria can form endospores O Vegetative cells are inactive cells Endospores are a dormant stage of a cell Endospores stain pink

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### Multiple Choice Question on Endospores

**Question:**  
Which of the following is correct?

- [ ] All bacteria can form endospores
- [x] Vegetative cells are inactive cells
- [ ] Endospores are a dormant stage of a cell
- [ ] Endospores stain pink

In this multiple-choice question, the second option, "Vegetative cells are inactive cells," is selected as correct.

#### Explanation of Options:

1. **All bacteria can form endospores:**
   Not all bacteria have the ability to form endospores. Only certain genera such as Bacillus and Clostridium are known for their endospore-forming capability.

2. **Vegetative cells are inactive cells:**
   **Correct Answer**. Vegetative cells refer to the active, metabolizing form of bacteria, which contrasts with the inactive nature of endospores.

3. **Endospores are a dormant stage of a cell:**
   While it is true that endospores are a dormant, tough, and non-reproductive structure formed by some bacteria, it's not marked as correct in the given image.

4. **Endospores stain pink:**
   In Gram staining, endospores do not stain pink. They typically resist staining, but in special stains like the Schaeffer-Fulton method, endospores stain green whereas vegetative cells stain pink.
Transcribed Image Text:### Multiple Choice Question on Endospores **Question:** Which of the following is correct? - [ ] All bacteria can form endospores - [x] Vegetative cells are inactive cells - [ ] Endospores are a dormant stage of a cell - [ ] Endospores stain pink In this multiple-choice question, the second option, "Vegetative cells are inactive cells," is selected as correct. #### Explanation of Options: 1. **All bacteria can form endospores:** Not all bacteria have the ability to form endospores. Only certain genera such as Bacillus and Clostridium are known for their endospore-forming capability. 2. **Vegetative cells are inactive cells:** **Correct Answer**. Vegetative cells refer to the active, metabolizing form of bacteria, which contrasts with the inactive nature of endospores. 3. **Endospores are a dormant stage of a cell:** While it is true that endospores are a dormant, tough, and non-reproductive structure formed by some bacteria, it's not marked as correct in the given image. 4. **Endospores stain pink:** In Gram staining, endospores do not stain pink. They typically resist staining, but in special stains like the Schaeffer-Fulton method, endospores stain green whereas vegetative cells stain pink.
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